CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 30, 2007

Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.

Contact Information

For additional information, call Marley at (800) 642-4328 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.berkomep.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170.
Injuries
Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C.
Recall Number
07298

Product Information

Product Name
Toe-Space Electric Heaters
Product Type
Electric Heaters
Number of Units
About 84,000
Manufacturer Name
Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 642-4328
Website www.berkomep.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, call Marley at (800) 642-4328 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.berkomep.com